Poland Says Russian Military Helicopter Violated Its Airspace for 42 Seconds
Warsaw scrambled fighter jets in response to the incursion, the latest in a series of airspace incidents involving NATO's eastern members.
Poland has accused a Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace, according to the BBC.
Polish authorities said the aircraft remained in Polish skies for 42 seconds, prompting the NATO member to scramble fighter jets in response.
The incident adds to a series of recent airspace incursions along NATO's eastern flank that have raised concerns among member states about Russian military activity near alliance borders.
Poland, which shares a border with Russia's Kaliningrad exclave and with Belarus, has repeatedly reported incidents involving Russian aircraft and drones in recent months.
The report did not specify whether Poland has lodged a formal diplomatic protest over the latest incident or detail Russia's response, if any.
Sources
- Poland accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace — BBC News — World
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